Crews called to accidental fire

Crews from Yate and Patchway fire stations were called to a fire in a converted two storey barn.

On arrival, two firefighters in breathing apparatus used one CO2 extinguisher to tackle the fire.

They also used a positive pressure ventilation fan to clear smoke from the property and Western Power isolated the electrics.

The cause is thought to be accidental and crews remained on scene to provide fire safety advice.

In the UK, 79,000 fires are started in grass and heathland every year. That is an average of 216 every day.